Meaning of the word "writer's cramp" in English

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writer's cramp

US /ˈraɪ.t̬ɚz ˌkræmp/
UK /ˈraɪ.t̬ɚz ˌkræmp/
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Noun

1.

a painful cramp of the muscles of the hand and forearm, caused by excessive writing or other repetitive hand movements

Example:
After hours of note-taking, she developed a severe case of writer's cramp.
To avoid writer's cramp, take frequent breaks and stretch your hand muscles.
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